Important Weather Alert: Potential for Black Ice/Freezing Fog:
Current Conditions (3:25 PM, Dec 2, 2025): Snow has melted from most Hardin County roads.
Wednesday Morning Forecast: Meteorologists are forecasting conditions that may lead to black ice and/or freezing fog tomorrow morning, December 3, 2025.
We are sending this notice to inform all students, parents, and staff that a delay or cancellation is possible due to these potential hazards.
Decision Process:
HCS staff will inspect road conditions early Wednesday morning. The final decision on whether a delay or cancellation is necessary will be made at that time.
Notification Protocol:
If there is a delay or cancellation, we will notify all families, students, and staff immediately via our normal notification procedures. If you do not receive a notification, the district will be operating on its normal schedule.
Current Conditions (3:25 PM, Dec 2, 2025): Snow has melted from most Hardin County roads.
Wednesday Morning Forecast: Meteorologists are forecasting conditions that may lead to black ice and/or freezing fog tomorrow morning, December 3, 2025.
We are sending this notice to inform all students, parents, and staff that a delay or cancellation is possible due to these potential hazards.
Decision Process:
HCS staff will inspect road conditions early Wednesday morning. The final decision on whether a delay or cancellation is necessary will be made at that time.
Notification Protocol:
If there is a delay or cancellation, we will notify all families, students, and staff immediately via our normal notification procedures. If you do not receive a notification, the district will be operating on its normal schedule.
Hardin County Schools will utilize Non-Traditional Instruction today, December 2, 2025. Instructions can be found on each school's website. Go to www.hardin.kyschools.us, click the Schools tab and select the appropriate school.
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday (November 26), Thursday (November 27) and Friday (November 28, 2025)! Students will return to class on Monday, December 1, 2025! #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
Our friends with the City of Elizabethtown have asked us to share this information.
Food will last until supplies last or until noon today (Saturday, November 22, 2025).
The first installment of the inaugural Hardin County Schools Fall Orchestra Showcase was tremendous!!! This new program is helping students to reach new heights, boost confidence, grow individually and help them realize that performing as a group is important.
We appreciate the work that the students, Dr. Rubin and Dr. Miller have done to start this wonderful program!
The small group in these pictures is the Concert Orchestra and the larger group is the Beginner Orchestra. Both sounded great!!
We appreciate the work that the students, Dr. Rubin and Dr. Miller have done to start this wonderful program!
The small group in these pictures is the Concert Orchestra and the larger group is the Beginner Orchestra. Both sounded great!!
The first recital in our inaugural series of Fall Orchestra Showcases is TONIGHT (Tuesday, November 18, 2025) at the HCS Performing Arts Center.
A list of dates and times for additional recitals is in the attached graphic.
Students are flourishing in this program! We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
A list of dates and times for additional recitals is in the attached graphic.
Students are flourishing in this program! We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
STUDENTS - WEAR YOUR FAVORITE APPROPRIATE HAT TO SCHOOL TO SUPPORT FELLOW STUDENTS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025!
The HCS Family Stability Program is hosting "Hats Off to Helping," a district-wide fundraiser dedicated to supporting students and families in need on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (the last day of school before Thanksgiving break)! EVERYONE is invited to wear their favorite appropriate hat in exchange for a $1 donation.
Note: Participants do not have to wear a hat if they would still like to donate. Anyone can contribute, whether they choose to participate in Hat Day or not.
All types of participation — donating, wearing a hat, or helping spread the word — directly support the important work the HCS Family Stability Program does for families. Each contribution truly makes a difference.
Thank you in advance for your support. Let’s tip our hats to helping others! There is more information in this video: https://youtu.be/fvUNABV5LhY
The HCS Family Stability Program is hosting "Hats Off to Helping," a district-wide fundraiser dedicated to supporting students and families in need on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (the last day of school before Thanksgiving break)! EVERYONE is invited to wear their favorite appropriate hat in exchange for a $1 donation.
Note: Participants do not have to wear a hat if they would still like to donate. Anyone can contribute, whether they choose to participate in Hat Day or not.
All types of participation — donating, wearing a hat, or helping spread the word — directly support the important work the HCS Family Stability Program does for families. Each contribution truly makes a difference.
Thank you in advance for your support. Let’s tip our hats to helping others! There is more information in this video: https://youtu.be/fvUNABV5LhY
Please see this important message from the City of Elizabethtown. This is currently taking place at the Elizabethtown Sports Park.
The HCS Families Forward Night promises to be a wonderful event!!
It will take place at Woodland Elementary School, 6000 S. Woodland Drive, Radcliff, KY, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. There will be multiple sessions that will help families plan, grow and become even stronger units!
All are welcome! Go to http://bit.ly/42Dmkpq to RSVP.
We appreciate our Family Resource and Youth Service Center coordinators for organizing this wonderful opportunity!! #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
It will take place at Woodland Elementary School, 6000 S. Woodland Drive, Radcliff, KY, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. There will be multiple sessions that will help families plan, grow and become even stronger units!
All are welcome! Go to http://bit.ly/42Dmkpq to RSVP.
We appreciate our Family Resource and Youth Service Center coordinators for organizing this wonderful opportunity!! #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
Missing just two days of school per month (August - May) makes a significant impact on a student's learning. Strong attendance habits lead to a strong work ethic. A strong work ethic leads to GREAT opportunities after graduation! Watch this video to learn more! https://youtu.be/6d9mlXfRzxo
Students are flourishing in the HCS Orchestra program!
You can see for yourself in an inaugural series of the program's Fall Orchestra Showcases. A list of dates and times is in the attached graphic.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
You can see for yourself in an inaugural series of the program's Fall Orchestra Showcases. A list of dates and times is in the attached graphic.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
Hardin County Schools and Baptist Health Hardin are hosting a parent/community drug overdose simulation event. It will take place on November 5, 2025, at the HCS Performing Arts Center @ 6:30 pm.
This event is ideal for all adults, regardless of whether you or a loved one is currently facing substance misuse or not. It is a very well-presented educational demonstration on the dangers of drug abuse and overdose.
It’s proactive, sharing evidence-based prevention strategies and resources for families as well as recovery options, behavioral health connectors, etc., for adults and children. Parents and community members can learn together and gather resources to improve communication with their kids.
This event is ideal for all adults, regardless of whether you or a loved one is currently facing substance misuse or not. It is a very well-presented educational demonstration on the dangers of drug abuse and overdose.
It’s proactive, sharing evidence-based prevention strategies and resources for families as well as recovery options, behavioral health connectors, etc., for adults and children. Parents and community members can learn together and gather resources to improve communication with their kids.
Today's Hardin County Schools students are becoming tomorrow's leaders.
HCS graduates are CEOs, health care professionals, researchers and MORE!! They contribute to society in so many wonderful ways because of the high-quality education they received!
Students have more than 40 career pathways from which to choose. Dual credit opportunities are also guiding students to associate degrees!
If you live outside of the district, we would love to have you join the HCS family!! Non-resident applications for next school year will be available on the HCS website (www.hardin.kyschools.us) starting on Saturday, November 1, 2025!! When the details appear on our website on Saturday, you'll find more details. #HCSDifferenceMaker #DistrictOfOpportunities
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 3, 2025. All schools and district offices are closed. We're excited to welcome students back on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Hardin County Schools and Baptist Health Hardin are hosting a parent/community drug overdose simulation event. It will take place on November 5, 2025, at the HCS PAC (HCS Performing Arts Center, 384 W.A. Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown) @ 6:30 pm.
This event is ideal for all adults, regardless of whether you or a loved one is currently facing substance misuse or not. It’s proactive, sharing evidence-based prevention strategies and resources for families as well as recovery options, behavioral health connectors, etc., for adults and children. Parents and community members can learn together and gather resources to improve communication with their kids. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Several community partners are assisting to make this event possible, including friends from the Elizabethtown Police Department, the Hardin County Coroner's Office and the Lincoln Trail District Health Department.
This event is ideal for all adults, regardless of whether you or a loved one is currently facing substance misuse or not. It’s proactive, sharing evidence-based prevention strategies and resources for families as well as recovery options, behavioral health connectors, etc., for adults and children. Parents and community members can learn together and gather resources to improve communication with their kids. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Several community partners are assisting to make this event possible, including friends from the Elizabethtown Police Department, the Hardin County Coroner's Office and the Lincoln Trail District Health Department.
The Hardin County Schools Calendar Committee needs your feedback. Please go to https://www.hardin.kyschools.us/post-detail/~board/hardin-county-schools/post/2026-27-school-year-calendar-survey to find a survey and pertinent information regarding the formation of the 2026-27 school year calendar.
Hardin County Schools, Elizabethtown Independent Schools and Central Kentucky Community Foundation are encouraging Hardin County residents to participate in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mails a free, age-appropriate book each month to children from birth to age five whose families register for the books. Families simply need to sign up for the service. Children who are registered receive a new book in the mail every month at no cost to the families.
Families with children who reside in Hardin County from birth up to age five are encouraged to participate.
Families can sign up for participation by going to this website: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/. Signing up is a quick and easy process.
Data from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library indicates that 38% of the children in Hardin County who are eligible to receive the free books are doing so. That is up from 17% over the last couple of months.
Community members can also donate to this initiative that sparks imaginations, encourages a love of reading and opens doors to lifelong learning. Anyone interested in investing in the future of children who reside in the Hardin County community can give the gift of literacy at the Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s website, www.ckcf4people.org.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library mails a free, age-appropriate book each month to children from birth to age five whose families register for the books. Families simply need to sign up for the service. Children who are registered receive a new book in the mail every month at no cost to the families.
Families with children who reside in Hardin County from birth up to age five are encouraged to participate.
Families can sign up for participation by going to this website: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/. Signing up is a quick and easy process.
Data from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library indicates that 38% of the children in Hardin County who are eligible to receive the free books are doing so. That is up from 17% over the last couple of months.
Community members can also donate to this initiative that sparks imaginations, encourages a love of reading and opens doors to lifelong learning. Anyone interested in investing in the future of children who reside in the Hardin County community can give the gift of literacy at the Central Kentucky Community Foundation’s website, www.ckcf4people.org.
The Hardin County Education Association is hosting a blood drive on Monday, November 3, 2025, in the auxiliary gym at North Hardin High School (801 S. Logsdon Parkway, Radcliff, KY) from 11 am until 4 pm.
Visitors can also donate supplies for the Hardin County Animal Shelter and the Warm Blessings Community Kitchen.
Needed donation items include: cat & dog food, cat litter, Vienna sausages (canned), new or gently used bath towels, canned or non-perishable food items, deodorant and toiletries.
Visitors can also donate supplies for the Hardin County Animal Shelter and the Warm Blessings Community Kitchen.
Needed donation items include: cat & dog food, cat litter, Vienna sausages (canned), new or gently used bath towels, canned or non-perishable food items, deodorant and toiletries.
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 3, 2025. Schools and all district offices will be closed as well.
REMINDER - There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13, 2025! The day is a Professional Learning Day for Hardin County Schools staff. We are excited to welcome students on Tuesday, October 14, 2025!!
